Author: Jason Saundalkar

The company confirmed that prices were strong through the auction, underpinned by several standout machines in the December sale

Al Ghurair Development has appointed Geo Foundation Group as the contractor responsible for the enabling works of The Weave, its design-led residential development in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). This appointment is said to mark a significant milestone as the company’s first premium freehold project transitions from planning to construction. The project’s official launch six weeks ago was a success, with its first release selling out. Geo Foundation Group, a UAE-based specialist in geotechnical and foundation engineering, will oversee the entire enabling works for the development, the developer said. Geo Foundation Group is said to be well-equipped to ensure the smooth…

The Luxe Developers has appointed Aquapile Contracting to undertake the shoring and piling works for La Mazzoni, the developer’s US $626mn wellness-integrated luxury development on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. The appointment follows the official groundbreaking of La Mazzoni earlier this month, marking a key construction milestone for the project. The project is scheduled for completion in 2028, the developer noted. Aquapile Contracting will be responsible for delivering specialist foundation works to support the project’s transition into the next phase of construction. The announcement follows the successful partnership on The Luxe Developers’ debut Al Marjan Island project, Oceano, which…

Several high-capacity Nordberg MP800 cone crushers will be delivered by Metso to Grupo Mexico. The crushers will be installed at the La Caridad copper mine’s concentrator plant in Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico, to increase the plant’s capacity, Metso announced. “We are honored that Grupo Mexico has chosen Metso for this important order. Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability, aligning perfectly with Grupo Mexico’s ambitious targets,” said Giuseppe Campanelli, President, North and Central America Market Area, Metso. Grupo Mexico is said to be the largest copper producer in Mexico, and Metso has a long-term strategic partnership with the company, and has delivered a significant amount of equipment to their different mining sites during recent years. The value of the order, which was booked in the Minerals segment’s 2025 third-quarter order intake, was said to be…

LiuGong has officially unveiled its new E-Intelligence brand, which is said to mark a major milestone in the company’s green transformation and its next phase of sustainable development. The launch took place at the company’s recent Global Dealer Conference and Global Customer Day held in Liuzhou. Centred on the brand manifesto ‘Forward Green, Power the Extremes’, the launch is said to underscore the company’s dual commitment: to continuously advance the construction machinery industry toward a more sustainable future, and to deliver reliable, powerful productivity for customers – even under the most extreme operating conditions – through electrification and intelligent technologies.…

ACCIONA has developed a new digital platform for monitoring the quality and maturity of concrete on its projects called DIGICONCRETE. The digital tool is said to improve the efficiency of quality control and traceability processes for structural concrete elements on site. It also enables real-time monitoring of onsite concrete placement by providing remote access to information on the concrete’s strength and progress. Through dashboards, DIGICONCRETE accelerates the quality control and traceability processes of structural concrete on site by digitising data acquisition and facilitating compliance verification with applicable regulations. Additionally, it keeps teams informed in real time of the maturity level…

The construction of one of Italy’s largest agro-photovoltaic plants, located in Loreo, in the province of Rovigo, in the heart of the Po Delta is being supported by a large fleet of Bobcat machines. The firm said equipment including skid-steer loaders, telehandlers and mini-excavators are onsite. According to a statement, the development of the plant combines technological innovation and renewable energy production, while preserving the area’s agricultural industry. It covers approximately 65ha and houses over 73,684 latest-generation bifacial photovoltaic modules. The technology is said to maximise energy production by capturing both direct and reflected solar radiation from the ground, thus…

JK Tyre & Industries has announced the launch of four new Off-the-Road (OTR) tyres at the 13th edition of CII EXCON 2025, which was held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bangalore. The products were unveiled by Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay Director (R&D). The newly introduced products are said to further expand JK Tyre’s OTR portfolio and reinforce the brand’s commitment to powering innovation across the construction and mining industries. At the exhibition, JK Tyre unveiled its all-new SKY GRIP tyre, which is engineered specifically for Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs) and Boom Lifts used across the construction, infrastructure maintenance, warehousing…

Susan Xu, Sinoboom Owner and Group CEO spoke to MEWP professionals at a dinner organised by the Aerial Platform Association of India (APAOI) in Bengaluru on 11 December. The dinner was said to have been attended by over 150 MEWP rental companies. Xu is said to have spoken warmly of her first visit to India in 12 years, commenting on the positive energy she encountered in the access sector, and the clear signs of strong development she noticed. During her presentation, Xu drew parallels between the recent development trajectory of China’s access equipment industry, and the current situation in India,…

Raimondi Middle East has installed six flat-top tower cranes at the Aljada construction site in Sharjah, UAE. This marks the first time the company has installed cranes from its Raimondi T Series line on a GCC jobsite. The cranes, including four MRT159s and two T187s, were erected at the Aljada-based Central Business District jobsite. The firm said its Middle East fleet of over 200 cranes includes the Raimondi T187 flat-tops, which were part of the company’s ongoing fleet expansion. “Raimondi is a vital part of the construction works for Arada’s flagship megacity. Our long-standing partnership with the developer has been…